Crossword: Even-toed ungulate, first letter d sixth letter k

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In summary, dik-diks are even-toed ungulates with a unique digestive system and are a favorite prey for predators such as monitor lizards and smaller cats. They are also hunted by larger animals and humans, and are known for their adorable appearance.
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Even-toed ungulate, first letter d sixth letter k, help me out guys.
 
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wolram said:
Even-toed ungulate, first letter d sixth letter k, help me out guys.
Dik-dik

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dik-dik

See - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dik-dik#Diet

"Like all even-toed ungulates, they digest their food with the aid of microorganisms in the their four-chambered stomach"

They are a favorite of many animals, particularly cheetahs.

"Dik-diks are hunted primarily by monitor lizards, and smaller cats such as the caracal, as well as lions, hyenas, wild dogs, and humans. The dik-dik's other predators are leopards, cheetahs, jackals, baboons, eagles, hawks and pythons."
 
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Dik-dik

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dik-dik

See - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dik-dik#Diet

"Like all even-toed ungulates, they digest their food with the aid of microorganisms in the their four-chambered stomach"

They are a favorite of many animals, particularly cheetahs.

"Dik-diks are hunted primarily by monitor lizards, and smaller cats such as the caracal, as well as lions, hyenas, wild dogs, and humans. The dik-dik's other predators are leopards, cheetahs, jackals, baboons, eagles, hawks and pythons."

Thanks Astro i would never have got that one
 
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wolram said:
Thanks Astro i would never have got that one

I probably wouldn't have gotten it either. Though I did see the most adorable picture of one just yesterday on Facebook:

pfdikdik.jpg
 
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Wow...a bonsai camel.
 
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wolram said:
Thanks Astro i would never have got that one
Asperger's has its benefits. :biggrin:
 

1. What is an even-toed ungulate?

An even-toed ungulate is a type of mammal that has hooves with an even number of toes. Examples include deer, pigs, camels, and giraffes.

2. What does the first letter "d" and sixth letter "k" indicate in the crossword clue?

The first letter "d" and sixth letter "k" are called "checked letters" and indicate that the answer to the crossword clue will have a "d" as the first letter and a "k" as the sixth letter.

3. How many even-toed ungulate species are there?

There are over 200 species of even-toed ungulates, including both wild and domesticated animals.

4. Are even-toed ungulates herbivores or carnivores?

Even-toed ungulates are primarily herbivores, meaning they mainly eat plants. However, some species, such as pigs and peccaries, are omnivores and will also eat meat.

5. How do even-toed ungulates differ from odd-toed ungulates?

Even-toed ungulates have an even number of toes on each foot, while odd-toed ungulates have an odd number of toes. Even-toed ungulates also have a four-chambered stomach, while odd-toed ungulates have a three-chambered stomach.

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